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Gama-1 Technologies Linux/Windows Systems Administrator in Silver Spring, Maryland
GAMA-1 is seeking a mid-level remote cross platform Linux/Windows Systems Administrator to join the Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Sustainment Services (LGSS) program to add to our distinguished team to sustain and enhance the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) Common Ground System (CGS). The JPSS CGS is responsible for implementing JPSS Program command, control, and communications and data processing requirements for JPSS CGS-serviced missions. The JPSS is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) next-generation operational Earth observation Program that acquires and distributes global environmental data from multiple polar-orbiting satellites, playing a critical role to NOAA’s mission to understand and predict changes in weather, climate, oceans,
coasts, and space environments, which supports the Nation’s economy and protection of lives and property.
Candidate must be able to obtain a Security Clearance.
Duties
Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems within Linux and Windows infrastructures.
Understand and implement hardening/STIG policies as defined by client and industry standards.
Windows system administration, managing Active Directory, group policy and DNS supporting multi-site environments.
Management of VMware vSphere (including vCenter and ESXi) supporting multi-site environments.
Configure and manage Linux/Windows operating system software within physical & ESXI virtual infrastructures as well as cloud based Virtual Machines (VMs). (In Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Management, coordination, and implementation of software upgrades, patches, hot fixes on
Linux/Windows servers, workstations, leveraging tools such as WSUS, Satellite, BigFix.
Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes.
Identify issues and create improvement processes to help with the reduction of incident outage times.
Develop and maintain O&M Standard Operating Procedures for developed capabilities.
Write and edit scripts in Python, Perl, PowerShell, Java, C, etc.
Utilize JIRA in an Agile development environment.
Support development and maintenance of automated testing
Required Experience:
Systems Administration experience administering user accounts, performing server subsystem configuration, network management, installation of software, performing backups, configuration management, and general system maintenance
Windows system administration 2016/2019 Server, Active directory topology, DNS, GPO management
Linux system administration RHEL 7 & 8 Server
Understanding of fundamental networking and distributed computing environment concepts, Microsoft Windows and Linux desktop systems, performance tuning and capacity planning of servers (hardware and software levels)
Experience with server ESXi VMWare virtualization methodologies
Experience working in an Agile development environment
Familiar with Systems Engineering processes
Willing to learn new things
Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Desired Qualifications
IBM BigFix(TEM) experience
Experience with basic Network Protocols
Experienced with Cloud base technologies (Amazon web services)
Experience implementing hardware architecture.
Understanding of analytical needs and requirements for clients
Experience supporting client meetings and participating in client requirement reviews and meetings
Experience analyzing new hardware/software needs
Familiar with the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira, Insight, Confluence, Risk Register, Crucible, Bitbucket, Git, etc.
Familiar with working within a distributed virtual team environment, with proficiency in remote collaboration tools and practices
Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to foster strong relationships with coworkers and vendors
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to dynamically tailor communications effectively to different levels of the organization
Within commuting distance of Chantilly, VA
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering/related field and 5-7 years’ experience or master’s degree and 3-5 years’ experience or high school diploma/equivalent and 12 years relevant experience
ABOUT GAMA-1
GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on the utilization of industry and agency standards, establishment of standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops. GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit www.gama1tech.com
GAMA-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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